Williamsville South Newsletter
September 11, 2024
Phone: 716-626-8220
Please WITSmail the attendance office to provide written notice of an absence.
Parents/guardians should contact the attendance office to report any student absence. If your child needs to leave school prior to the end of the scheduled school day, please call the Attendance Office so proper notification/dismissal can be accommodated. If you have any additional questions regarding attendance, absences, or dismissal, please call the Williamsville South High School Attendance Office.
The following are examples of excused absences in the Williamsville Central School District:
- Family Emergency
- Illness
- Legal
- Late Bus
- Medical Reason
- Religious Observance/Activity
- School Activity (i.e. Field Trip)
Take a look at everything that is happening here at South https://south.williamsvillek12.org/parents-students/school-calendar
Team schedules for our Athletic Teams can be found at this link. https://south.williamsvillek12.org/parents-students/athletics/team-schedules
The District’s application to offer the New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Seal of Civic Readiness program at each of our high schools was approved for the 2024-2025 school year.
The Seal of Civic Readiness is a formal distinction on a student’s high school transcript and diploma that they have attained a high level of proficiency in terms of civic knowledge, skills, mindset, and civic experiences. It can also be used as a graduation pathway.
In order to obtain the Seal of Civic Readiness, a student must complete all the requirements for a New York State local or Regents diploma and earn a total of six points with at least two points in Civic Knowledge and at least two points in Civic Participation (Chart is on p.7 of the SCR Handbook).
For more information, check out the District page here: https://www.williamsvillek12.org/departments/instruction/seal-of-civic-readiness
We are so excited for this upcoming 2024-2025 school year. We expect 100% participation from all South families this year and invite you to get involved in our South High School PTSA.
There are a number of ways to get involved:
1. Join our PTSA: $10 a membership, $6 additional family, $4 student membership. Link to join online: https://wshs-ptsa.givebacks.com/store
You may also send cash or a check into the main office.
* * Going on now- we have a 1 Membership + T-shirt special for $20. Please fill out this Google Form to order: https://forms.gle/SYu4frUgPBpPPfcA7 * *
2. On Saturday, September 21st, we will be having our traditional Billies Bash to celebrate homecoming week. This is from 11:00-1:00 near the music wing.
If you are able to donate items or volunteer for the Billies Bash, please sign up here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/4090D4DADAD2AA4FB6-51009583-2024
We need baskets! If your family or business is able to donate a basket for our basket raffle at the Billies Bash, please sign up here:
https://m.signupgenius.com/?#!/showSignUp/508044CA4A82DA1F85-50832346-basket
3. Come to a PTSA Meeting- they are held in the cafeteria and we would love to have you! These meetings provide an opportunity to collaborate with our administration, hear from our student council, discuss how to allocate the PTSA funds, and be informed about events coming up at South.
PTSA Meeting Dates:
Monday, September 9th @ 7:00
Monday, November 4th @ 7:00
February Tri- High Meeting, TBD
Monday, March 3rd @ 7:00
Monday, May 5th @ 7:00
Moday, June 9th @ 7:00 Volunteer appreciation night
4. Support our Chiavetta's BBQ on Friday, September 28th from 3:30-6:30.
We are also in need of volunteers to help serve: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084DA9A723A5FA7-51030831-chiavettas
Dinners are $15 Pre-sale: Pay online: https://wshsptsa.givebacks.com/store/items/1082446
or send money in an envelope to the office with your name to order. Dinners purchased the day of are $17.
